Re: [lace] Card exchange
I did not get my card in the exchange until last week, and immediately emailed Alice and the lady who sent to me to say how beautiful it was. When I last checked a picture of it had not been put on Jenny's site, and I still do not know if the lady in question received mine, although I had posted it at the end of November. Maybe people are so busy recovering from the season's social round that they do not have time for anything else, but it is such a shame. Dee Palin Warwickshire - Original Message - From: Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace@arachne.com Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 3:30 PM Subject: [lace] Card exchange Well we are into the new year now and I have been very disappointed not to receive a return card from my exchange partner it is the first time it has happened and I feel that if they do not want to exchange cards why put their name forward? Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1211 - Release Date: 06/01/2008 11:57 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Card Exchange
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 15:30:13 - From: Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [lace] Card exchange Sue, you are not the only one. I offered to make two cards but only received one in return and that one arrived this week. Way into the new year. Those things happen and it happened to me for the second time and I doubt that I'll join another exchange. Miriam in Cold Arad, Israel Well we are into the new year now and I have been very disappointed not to receive a return card from my exchange partner it is the first time it has happened and I feel that if they do not want to exchange cards why put their name forward? Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1211 - Release Date: 06/01/2008 11:57 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
Ah, but I can't edit because I don't have, and don't want, a Google account (to add to all the other accounts already have) so I don't get the File popup menu. There's no point as I can't add or change anything as I only speak English. I might want to sort by any one of the columns though if I have a book in a foreign language, which is why I'd want to download it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - Original Message - From: Achim Siebert To: Lace Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet If you can edit the spreadsheet (depends on the browser you use - it works with IE and Firefox), then you'll see a File popup menu on the top left - in there you'll find Export to lots of file formats (text, Excel sheet, PDF ...). This saves the whole sheet directly to your machine. Best, Achim. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
Hi everyone - This has been an interesting thread, but I admit that my foggy brain is not quite able to understand the advantage here... I have a copy of the International Lace Dictionary (Spee, van den Kieboom, Coene) 1998. It is far more comprehensive than the spread sheet, and of course the terms can be searched through 16 languages. I don't quite understand the advantage of the Google spreadsheet, unless it is meant to augment the Lace Dictionary. (But so far, the words are all relatively basic...) I do love the potential for adding and editing, and can see that there are words in many languages which can have different connotations depending on how they're used. The spreadsheet could possibly address these quirks. Should there be a section on conjugations? (always my weakness!) My hat is off to Jo and Achim for all the work they've been willing to do for the rest of us! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Jean Nathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ah, but I can't edit because I don't have, and don't want, a Google account (to add to all the other accounts already have) so I don't get the File popup menu. There's no point as I can't add or change anything as I only speak English. I might want to sort by any one of the columns though if I have a book in a foreign language, which is why I'd want to download it. Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - Original Message - From: Achim Siebert To: Lace Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet If you can edit the spreadsheet (depends on the browser you use - it works with IE and Firefox), then you'll see a File popup menu on the top left - in there you'll find Export to lots of file formats (text, Excel sheet, PDF ...). This saves the whole sheet directly to your machine. Best, Achim. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
Hi All I have to admit that I have copied it onto my computer!! I haven't got the advantage of the book that Clay has!! (I didn't even know one existed until just now!!!) The first book I bought was written in Dutch, fortunately an english translation came with it. The spreadsheet is extremely useful to those of us who haven't 'been making lace since forever' (I've only been making lace just over 12 months, and very part time at that!) So, THANKS girls. You are BRILLIANT!! Sue in East Yorkshire Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:14:53 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet Hi everyone - This has been an interesting thread, but I admit that my foggy brain is not quite able to understand the advantage here... I have a copy of the International Lace Dictionary (Spee, van den Kieboom, Coene) 1998. It is far more comprehensive than the spread sheet, and of course the terms can be searched through 16 languages. I don't quite understand the advantage of the Google spreadsheet, unless it is meant to augment the Lace Dictionary. (But so far, the words are all relatively basic...) I do love the potential for adding and editing, and can see that there are words in many languages which can have different connotations depending on how they're used. The spreadsheet could possibly address these quirks. Should there be a section on conjugations? (always my weakness!) My hat is off to Jo and Achim for all the work they've been willing to do for the rest of us! Clay - -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
Ooops. Sorry Achim!! (Am I forgiven???) Thanks for that Agnes!! Sue On 9 Jan 2008, at 13:04, Agnes Boddington wrote: Hi Sue Fatal mistake there: Achim is a man! I agree with you though, I too thank them for their efforts, and I have never heard of the booklet that Clay mentioned. Is this still available and where? Agnes Boddington - Ellougthon (a bit of watery sun at the moment) UK Sue Duckles wrote: - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins
Thanks Pene for that information I have never seen them before but have looked on the site and found 3 outlets that stock them in Norfolk UK so now I can check them out. Ever hopeful of finding better ways to control many bobbins Sue M harvey Norfolk UK No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.0/1216 - Release Date: 09/01/2008 10:16 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] lace
Hello Everyone. I bought my copy of the International Lace Dictionary from SMP Lace. It was a few years ago. I think they still have copies.Best wishesDaphneFreezing Norfolk England _ Get Hotmail on your mobile, text MSN to 63463! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Moravia starch
Dear Spiders, There just might be a cause for my unhappiness with the bottle of starch I have and want to know if any of you might have experienced a change in the quality of your starch with temperature changes. This bottle accompanied me to the desert where it did get very hot for a number of days while we were traveling. Could this heat, then cooling cycle for 6 weeks have done in my starch? Jane O'Connor New Lenox, IL [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
Clay, the book you mention seems out of print. How about making the online sheet less basic by using your sources? ;-) I see lots of advantages: the internet is (or will be soon) available anywhere, anytime (thinking of e.g the iPhone), so you dont have to take a book with you. And you don't have to buy it in the first place. It will never be outdated, but continuously revised and kept up to date. I wish there was a sheet like this for e.g. Brenda's thread sizes ... in fact I think of scanning it and put it into a spreadsheet (for personal use only, of course). Best, Achim. 2008/1/9, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi everyone - This has been an interesting thread, but I admit that my foggy brain is not quite able to understand the advantage here... I have a copy of the International Lace Dictionary (Spee, van den Kieboom, Coene) 1998. It is far more comprehensive than the spread sheet, and of course the terms can be searched through 16 languages. I don't quite understand the advantage of the Google spreadsheet, unless it is meant to augment the Lace Dictionary. (But so far, the words are all relatively basic...) I do love the potential for adding and editing, and can see that there are words in many languages which can have different connotations depending on how they're used. The spreadsheet could possibly address these quirks. Should there be a section on conjugations? (always my weakness!) My hat is off to Jo and Achim for all the work they've been willing to do for the rest of us! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
No problem, Sue! And not fatal at all - life is fatal! I also make bobbin lace since 18 months only now, before that I did some knitted lace (and socks of course), crocheting, and I tried filet work, some tatting etc. etc. Best, Achim. 2008/1/9, Sue Duckles [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ooops. Sorry Achim!! (Am I forgiven???) Thanks for that Agnes!! Sue On 9 Jan 2008, at 13:04, Agnes Boddington wrote: Hi Sue Fatal mistake there: Achim is a man! Agnes Boddington - Ellougthon (a bit of watery sun at the moment) UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
Brenda's book is already magnificent isn't it? Rather than add more to make the little volume larger, why not do this: I keep a notebook of working sheets such as the glossary and other goodies near by working area at all times. Hole punch and plastic sleeves make it last even longer because in plastic sleeves I resist the urge to mark on the pages. It has ideas for enlarging or reducing patterns from arachnids, thread hints, stitch techniques, as well as other suggestions I feel I just cannot live without. It also hold Project sheets, that tell what I have made and how, photos and who I gave the finished project to. Those are moved to a final notebook for lace projects. Notebook leans again the leg of my light table. Susie Johnson Morris, IL - Original Message - From: Achim Siebert To: Lace Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet Clay, the book you mention seems out of print. How about making the online sheet less basic by using your sources? ;-) I see lots of advantages: the internet is (or will be soon) available anywhere, anytime (thinking of e.g the iPhone), so you dont have to take a book with you. And you don't have to buy it in the first place. It will never be outdated, but continuously revised and kept up to date. I wish there was a sheet like this for e.g. Brenda's thread sizes ... in fact I think of scanning it and put it into a spreadsheet (for personal use only, of course). Best, Achim. 2008/1/9, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi everyone - This has been an interesting thread, but I admit that my foggy brain is not quite able to understand the advantage here... I have a copy of the International Lace Dictionary (Spee, van den Kieboom, Coene) 1998. It is far more comprehensive than the spread sheet, and of course the terms can be searched through 16 languages. I don't quite understand the advantage of the Google spreadsheet, unless it is meant to augment the Lace Dictionary. (But so far, the words are all relatively basic...) I do love the potential for adding and editing, and can see that there are words in many languages which can have different connotations depending on how they're used. The spreadsheet could possibly address these quirks. Should there be a section on conjugations? (always my weakness!) My hat is off to Jo and Achim for all the work they've been willing to do for the rest of us! Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins
Hi Agnes and everyone I think that would be the price per package. In the Lee Valley catalogue, they are item EV140; 6 for CAD16.50. They are made of silicone, can be reused many times, can go in the freezer, microwave or oven - heat resistant to 357 C. (675 F) that should be hotter than any bobbin needs to be (eek). Each cord is 13 inches long; they can be linked together. Although they are for trussing food, they would be interesting for bundling bobbins! On Jan 9, 2008 8:39 AM, Agnes Boddington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just looked at the price for these, and will stick to my crochet bands, knitting stitch holders, and thick cords out of my son's hoodies. Around £10.00 each? A -- Bev (near Sooke, BC on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
2008/1/9, C Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Brenda's book is already magnificent isn't it? Rather than add more to make the little volume larger, why not do this: I don't want to make it larger - I'd like to have it as an excel sheet on my computer monitor, which sit's next to the lace pillow on my desk. Sortable by w/cm (like in the back of the book) and extendable by me. I also use a virtual notebook for scraps of information. With the fast searching computers do it's easier than flipping through real paper (which is sooo last millenium anyway ;-)). Which has of course some downsides - like when I came back from christmas holidays my Mac refused to turn on and those documents ar inaccessible to me for now ... Best, Achim. I keep a notebook of working sheets such as the glossary and other goodies near by working area at all times. Hole punch and plastic sleeves make it last even longer because in plastic sleeves I resist the urge to mark on the pages. It has ideas for enlarging or reducing patterns from arachnids, thread hints, stitch techniques, as well as other suggestions I feel I just cannot live without. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Card exchange
Am I the only one that had a satisfactory card exchange?? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I: [lace] Card exchange
I am really happy for the Christmas card exchange. I had to wait a littlebut it is fault of mail services...I received my first card from Debora just after Christmas and the second one from Janice just yesterday. And my mother is happy too for her card received from Lori before Christmas. I really appreciate all these laces and the creativity I can watch at Jenni's website. A big thank you to Alice and Jenni for their efforts. Alessandra Italy -Messaggio originale- Da: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Per conto di Jeanette Fischer Inviato: mercoledì 9 gennaio 2008 18.59 Cc: Lace Arachne Oggetto: Re: [lace] Card exchange Am I the only one that had a satisfactory card exchange?? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Lace terms spread sheet
Thinking in terms of portability - e.g. having the reference at hand when at a lace meeting, the paper reference is at least portable even if so, like, passé (but I like my sticky-noted, bookmarked, well-thumbed thread companion!)... I don't have one, don't know how they work, but think there might be potential - for storing the information in a Blackberry device? If so, I might want one ~ On Jan 9, 2008 9:32 AM, Achim Siebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't want to make it larger - I'd like to have it as an excel sheet on my computer monitor, which sit's next to the lace pillow on my desk. Sortable by w/cm (like in the back of the book) and extendable by me. I also use a virtual notebook for scraps of information. With the fast searching computers do it's easier than flipping through real paper (which is sooo last millenium anyway ;-)). Which has of course some downsides - -- Bev (near Sooke, BC on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Card exchange
No Jeanette, you aren't. I too had so, I got such a wonderful card no I got two apinted with embroidery and a lace star so there were three things, happy me. You see on Jenny's site how many of us had too. It was and it is a nice custom and we will do it again I am sure. Let's wait till we know what happened there are so many things that somebody could not manage the exchange. and if there is a black sheep ok we could not be all angels ;-))) Greetings Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins
I think they are £10 for 4 jenny barron Scotland - Original Message From: Agnes Boddington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace lace@arachne.com Sent: Wednesday, 9 January, 2008 4:39:54 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins I just looked at the price for these, and will stick to my crochet bands, knitting stitch holders, and thick cords out of my son's hoodies. Around £10.00 each? Agnes Boddington - Ellougthon UK Sue wrote: Thanks Pene for that information I have never seen them before but have looked on the site and found 3 outlets that stock them in Norfolk UK so now I can check them out. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins
I was not joking about the price. The cheapest I can find in UK so far is £9.95 each. As with many new products, they will be expensive initially and come down in price over time. Agnes Boddington- UK Barron wrote: I think they are £10 for 4 jenny barron Scotland - Original Message From: Agnes Boddington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: lace lace@arachne.com Sent: Wednesday, 9 January, 2008 4:39:54 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins I just looked at the price for these, and will stick to my crochet bands, knitting stitch holders, and thick cords out of my son's hoodies. Around £10.00 each? Agnes Boddington - Ellougthon UK Sue wrote: Thanks Pene for that information I have never seen them before but have looked on the site and found 3 outlets that stock them in Norfolk UK so now I can check them out. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Card exchange
Am I the only one that had a satisfactory card exchange?? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - - I was happy with receiving a card before Christmas from Alessandra, in Italy, but was disappointed that my card sent airmail at the beginning of December took until now to get to her. This is the first time I have had a problem and I have taken part in the exchange for many years. I paid for it to go airmail, although here now everything overseas is sent at Priority mail prices, supposedly there is no such thing as airmail in the US now. Alessandra will have to do what I do, that is, next Christmas, display all the lace cards she has. Mine usually come out every year and make a nice display. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA http://jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] Re: Bundling bobbins
Thanks Agnes, at that price I think I will forget it too. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.0/1216 - Release Date: 09/01/2008 10:16 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Card Exchange
Hi all, I did not take part in the card exchange, but would ask you not to be too quick to blame your partners if the cards are late in arriving as the mail does sometimes take a very long time to arrive in distant parts at this time of the year. My daughter sent me an envelope on the last day of air mailing from England to New Zealand and it has only just arrived!!! Also this is the time of year when Kiwis and Aussies are away on holidays at the beach etc., and some will only just be getting home again ready for work this week! Just a word of warning from a Kiwi in the sun to your poor people in colder climes. Sincerely, Sue Fink - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] beginners class
I came up with a new pattern to use for beginners. There are only so many times I can do a fish. You can see it on the LACE website at http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/beg_class.html The class is being held just before Easter so I thought a half stitch egg would be a simple project. I haven't written up the pattern yet but thought you might like the idea for your beginners. It uses only 5 pair. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA http://jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Card exchange
I had two satisfactory exchanges. Lorri Am I the only one that had a satisfactory card exchange?? Jeanette Fischer, Western Cape, South Africa. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Moravia starch
Hi Jane - Yes, this could be part of the problem. I suggest that you find a wooden skewer which would be long enough to reach the bottom of the bottle, and dip it all the way to the bottom. If you reach a spongy mass at the bottom, it may have permanently settled there. Or... it may not be so permanent, but just need a thorough mix - with the skewer as an aid. This is wonderful stuff, and it's too expensive (in my opinion) to waste! So I'd try stirring it up a bit before giving up. Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA -- Original message -- From: Jane O'Connor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Spiders, There just might be a cause for my unhappiness with the bottle of starch I have and want to know if any of you might have experienced a change in the quality of your starch with temperature changes. This bottle accompanied me to the desert where it did get very hot for a number of days while we were traveling. Could this heat, then cooling cycle for 6 weeks have done in my starch? Jane O'Connor New Lenox, IL [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: Card Exchange
On Jan 9, 2008, at 22:02, Sue Fink wrote: the mail does sometimes take a very long time to arrive in distant parts at this time of the year. Not just in the distant parts, either :) My best-ever mailing around Christmas story was this: Some years ago, in the first week of December, I sent off my renewal for OIDFA. The US OIDFA treasurer has a foreign-sounding first name and surname. She lives in California, in a town with a Spanish name, on a street ditto. So, I send off the letter, with CA and the zipcode and think nothink of it. 5 weeks later, I get my letter back, looking rather beat up for its long travels and with two official stamps. One says: the names of foreign couintries should not be abbreviated, but spelled out in full. The second stamp builds on the first: postage insufficient for overseas mailing. During the holiday period, a lot of extra folk -- only partly trained -- are hired by the PO to help with the holiday overload. So, someone saw a foreign-looking name of the addressee, and the street and the town, then missed the fact that CA (especially in conjunction with the correct zipcode) is an abbreviation not for, say, Colombia, but for California... And off the letter went, on some crazy wild goose chase :) Come Christmas time, you never know where or when your missive is going to land. 8 times out of 10, the PO will deliver just fine. But, once in a while... -- Tamara P Duvallhttp://t-n-lace.net/ Lexington, Virginia, USA (Formerly of Warsaw, Poland) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
